228th Panzerjager

Ranks and Awards, 228th Panzerjager Battalion, 116th pz.

Founding members of the 228th as of 02/04/2006 do not have to meet these qualifications. All founding members will join with the rights to wear the first two devices, awards they already have, and the rank they entered the unit with. We will count the present hours, events, etc., of all founding members for use in achieving the below awards. Founding members need to compute their hours, events, etc., and fill them in on the unit information sheet.

Awards are presented by the unit, but at the financial expense of the award winner.

228th "Slip On's":
One training event and 2 tactical events plus having full kit and complete uniform.

Windhund Cap Device:
Previous award of the "slip on's" and attend one out of state event in the unit or 3 additional in state events.

Ost front Medal/Ribbon:
Attend 3 Eastern front events or 1 Ost front event with snow or temperature below 32 degrees.

War Merit Cross, 2nd class:
4 out of state events; or perform a service for the unit which the command staff feels justifies such an award. 10 days of living history events will also earn the soldat this award.

War Merit Cross, 2nd class, w/swords:
8 out of state events; or perform a service for the unit which the command staff feels justifies the award.

War Merit Cross, 1st class:
Additional contributions to the unit which the command staff feels justifies such an award.

General Assault Badge:
Attend 5 tactical events wherein at lease 3 distinct assaults are made on a fixed enemy defended position.

Wound Badge:
Suffered and injury at an event that required EMT attention-first aid. Additional awards if hospitalized as a result of an event. BEING SORE DOESN'T COUNT.

Tank Destruction Badge:
A key award for our unit. You must destroy an ARMORED fighting vehicle with a hand held weapon and survive. This must be witnessed by at least one member of our unit or verified by a trust worthy reenactor, such as the vehicle commander. AFV's include: Tanks, armored cars, and self-propelled guns. Jeeps, trucks and halftracks do not meet this requirement, with the exception that the destruction of 5 halftracks can equal one tank.

Close Combat Clasp:
150 hours in the field at tactical events.

Iron Cross:
Awarded at the discretion of the unit command staff based upon recommendations by two witnesses. Recipient must survive the action. Can be awarded based on cumulative acts.

Campaign Arm Shields:
Attendance at 20 Ost Front events.

Additional Awards/decorations are at the discretion of the command staff.